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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.19, 905.88 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.19, 905.88 and 279.38 is: 418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.19 : 905.88 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.19/905.88 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.19x = 905.88 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.19x = 253,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,088.07/604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.89

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